

Norvic Shipping has announced that its Board ofDirectors has appointed Michael Fenger as ChiefOperating Officer and Global Head of Chartering of itsDry Bulk division effective February 10, 2020. NorvicShipping is a leading international operator of moderndry bulk vessels headquartered in New York withregional offices in Houston,...
Damen Shipyards Group has unveiled a Ballast Water Pre Filtration Barge (BWPF) to assist vessels in complying with the IMO’s Ballast Water Management Convention. The new legislation came into force on September 8th this year and Damen Green Solutions has prepared a range of products and services to assist its clients in meeting...
Leading Classification Society ClassNK granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) based on its Rule Part N which adopts IGC Code and its Guidelines for Ships Using Low-Flashpoint Fuels” to Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd (KHI) for their LPG fuel supply system.Utilizing the expertise from the design and construction of LPG carrier...
Survitec’s Marine Training Academy in Stonehaven, Scotland, has been certified as a recognised provider of maritime safety equipment training, following the successful audit of the facility by classification society DNV GL.The Stonehaven audit follows certification last year of Survitec training academies in Singapore and...
The transition to low sulphur fuels has so far been smooth, thanks to the efforts of shipping industry stakeholders in preparing for the change, which entered into force on 1st January this year.However, there are some issues arising over the margin for error in testing the sulphur content and the presence of sediment is causing...
Flow Water Technologies has reported a marked increase in interest in its FlowSafe DCD 2000 Disinfectant Unit following recent comments by the International Transport Worker’s Federation (ITF) and World Health Organisation (WHO) regarding the need for vigilance and maintenance of good hygiene practices.“While we've begun...